Series Thread: Rangers to prey on Twins at Target Field

[True Rangers Fan]

Nice to come back after 2 losses and get in the W column.

Desmond is absolutely MVP material.

 

[WilltheThrill]

I'll say this- I know Desmond is still likely here for this season only, but with each HR he hits (most of them clutch), he's at least making it a little more tough of a decision for JD.

Part of me wonders if hitting in the AL doesn't just suit him better (instead of just blaming it all on a fluke career year).

 

[Bmurph]

Good work for Sam. Sinker was sinking.

Sort of hope we don't need him the rest of the weekend

 

[donaldson79]

Desmond is absolutely MVP material.

See post 181 please.

 

[Bmurph]

ok can Bobby Jones get w Prince and fix him now

 

[Bmurph]

See post 181 please.

If he keeps up this pace, he will be hitting .340 at the ASB and should definitely get some MVP recognition

 

[darrylgann]

I'll say this- I know Desmond is still likely here for this season only, but with each HR he hits (most of them clutch), he's at least making it a little more tough of a decision for JD.

Part of me wonders if hitting in the AL doesn't just suit him better (instead of just blaming it all on a fluke career year).

If we can just get out of Fielders contract this off season.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

See post 181 please.

In my opinion it should be beyond chatter at this point.

 

[Bmurph]

I'll say this- I know Desmond is still likely here for this season only, but with each HR he hits (most of them clutch), he's at least making it a little more tough of a decision for JD.

Part of me wonders if hitting in the AL doesn't just suit him better (instead of just blaming it all on a fluke career year).

Says Bobby Jones has helped him out a lot, plus he's been streaky before, but by no means has he just been a complete bum and then all of the sudden had this anomaly of a year. The dude has hit well before

 

[Bmurph]

Desmond 11 HR's to tie or give the Rangers the lead in games this year, pretty salty

 

[RevSader]

Desmond 11 HR's to tie or give the Rangers the lead in games this year, pretty salty

That's insane...clutch isn't real, but if it was he would be it.

 

[Bmurph]

That's insane...clutch isn't real, but if it was he would be it.

yeah thats 11 of his 15 HR's

 

[WastinSomeTime]

See post 181 please.

I think part of his success is also being with guys he really enjoys playing with. This may be the perfect fit for him. I would love to have him for 2-3 years but it is hard to go beyond that. I know if he is not here next year our overall OF production bases off of what Desmond has been doing so far will be a big drop off.

 

[darrylgann]

1 pm game tomorrow

 

[Bmurph]

I think part of his success is also being with guys he really enjoys playing with. This may be the perfect fit for him. I would love to have him for 2-3 years but it is hard to go beyond that. I know if he is not here next year our overall OF production bases off of what Desmond has been doing so far will be a big drop off.

I love the thought of prospects coming up and immediately filling in and producing, but lets face it that doesn't always happen. We also may be a couple years away from knowing Brinson can come up and have success at the ML level. If you told me that we could offer Ian 3 years at fair value for both him and the team and he would take it tomorrow, Id say get it done. Guys don't always leave money on the table but occasionally if they enjoy a situation and are having success it can happen. Of course he wouldn't take a low ball offer but I can see JD possibly getting something done.

Now that means we probably have to find a way to shed some salary somewhere? Maybe Choo gets moved, who knows

 

[PhantomWarrior]

I think part of his success is also being with guys he really enjoys playing with. This may be the perfect fit for him. I would love to have him for 2-3 years but it is hard to go beyond that. I know if he is not here next year our overall OF production bases off of what Desmond has been doing so far will be a big drop off.

I'm sure the Rangers will at the very least extend a qualifying offer. These days that's real money. I would hate to see Desmond end up on the Angels or Mariners.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I love the thought of prospects coming up and immediately filling in and producing, but lets face it that doesn't always happen. We also may be a couple years away from knowing Brinson can come up and have success at the ML level. If you told me that we could offer Ian 3 years at fair value for both him and the team and he would take it tomorrow, Id say get it done. Guys don't always leave money on the table but occasionally if they enjoy a situation and are having success it can happen. Of course he wouldn't take a low ball offer but I can see JD possibly getting something done.

Now that means we probably have to find a way to shed some salary somewhere? Maybe Choo gets moved, who knows

Right but for now we will just enjoy having the guy on our team.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

One thing we cannot also forget about tonight's game is Profar. That is his 2nd big PH base hit with the bases loaded. Really amazing for a guy who is spending the majority of the time on the bench.

 

[Bmurph]

Right but for now we will just enjoy having the guy on our team.

Oh Im enjoying it, got him on a couple fantasy teams

 

[WastinSomeTime]

1 pm game tomorrow

I hope Chi Chi can do the job or the BP will be used early.